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天然气 (tiān rán qì) — Chinese word meaning

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天然气 (tiān rán qì) is a Chinese word: natural gas. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 天然气

名 míng noun

natural gas

我们家用天然气做饭。

wǒ men jiā yòng tiān rán qì zuò fàn

Our family uses natural gas for cooking.

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Word breakdown

天 tiān — natural (literally 'heaven' or 'sky')

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然 rán — forms 'natural' with 天

Words with this character (42)
  • 1 虽然 suī rán — although HSK 2
    • 虽 although, even though (core concessive meaning)
    • 然 so, thus (grammatical suffix completing the conjunction)
    Example

    虽然下雨了，但是我还是去了。

    suī rán xià yǔ le dàn shì wǒ hái shi qù le

    Although it rained, I still went.

  • 2 当然 dāng rán — of course HSK 3
    • 当 should be, ought to be
    • 然 so, like that (indicating natural state)
    Example

    当然，我很愿意帮助你。

    dāng rán wǒ hěn yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ

    Of course, I'm very willing to help you.

  • 3 然后 rán hòu — then HSK 3
    • 然 so, thus, in this way
    • 后 after, afterwards
    Example

    我先吃饭，然后去学校。

    wǒ xiān chī fàn rán hòu qù xué xiào

    I'll eat first, then go to school.

  • 4 突然 tū rán — suddenly HSK 3
    • 突 abrupt, bursting forth
    • 然 adverbial suffix (in such a manner)
    Example

    天空突然下起了大雨。

    tiān kōng tū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ

    The sky suddenly started pouring with heavy rain.

  • 5 仍然 réng rán — still HSK 4
    • 仍 continue, remain (as before)
    • 然 affirmative suffix (so, thus)
    Example

    虽然很累，她仍然坚持工作。

    suī rán hěn lèi tā réng rán jiān chí gōng zuò

    Although she is tired, she still persists in working.

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  • 6 大自然 dà zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 大 great, vast (emphasizes the grandeur and scope of nature)
    • 自 self, natural (indicates the inherent, spontaneous quality)
    • 然 thus, so (reinforces the natural state of being)
    Example

    我们应该保护大自然。

    wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dà zì rán

    We should protect nature.

  • 7 忽然 hū rán — suddenly HSK 4
    • 忽 sudden, abrupt
    • 然 adverbial suffix (-ly)
    Example

    天空忽然下起了大雨。

    tiān kōng hū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ

    The sky suddenly started pouring heavy rain.

  • 8 既然 jì rán — since, now that HSK 4
    • 既 already, since (indicating an established fact)
    • 然 so, thus (forms conjunction with 既)
    Example

    既然你来了，就一起吃饭吧。

    jì rán nǐ lái le jiù yì qǐ chī fàn ba

    Since you're here, let's eat together.

  • 9 然而 rán ér — however HSK 4
    • 然 so, thus (establishes a state or condition)
    • 而 but, yet (provides contrastive conjunction)
    Example

    他很努力，然而结果并不理想。

    tā hěn nǔ lì rán ér jié guǒ bìng bù lǐ xiǎng

    He worked very hard, however the result was not ideal.

  • 10 竟然 jìng rán — unexpectedly HSK 4
    • 竟 actually, to such an extent
    • 然 so, thus (adverbial suffix)
    Example

    他竟然通过了考试。

    tā jìng rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

    He unexpectedly passed the exam.

  • 11 自然 zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 自 self, by itself
    • 然 so, thus, in that manner
    Example

    他喜欢接近自然。

    tā xǐ huan jiē jìn zì rán

    He likes to get close to nature.

  • 12 不然 bù rán — otherwise HSK 5
    • 不 not, negation
    • 然 so, thus, like that
    Example

    你要快点，不然会迟到。

    nǐ yào kuài diǎn bù rán huì chí dào

    You need to hurry, otherwise you'll be late.

  • 13 依然 yī rán — still HSK 5
    • 依 according to, following
    • 然 that way, in that manner
    Example

    他依然住在那个老房子里。

    tā yī rán zhù zài nà ge lǎo fáng zi lǐ

    He still lives in that old house.

  • 14 偶然 ǒu rán — accidental HSK 5
    • 偶 chance, occasional
    • 然 suffix forming adjective/adverb meaning 'in such manner'
    Example

    我们在街上偶然相遇。

    wǒ men zài jiē shàng ǒu rán xiāng yù

    We met by chance on the street.

  • 15 居然 jū rán — unexpectedly HSK 5
    • 居 expresses a state or situation (contrary to expectations)
    • 然 emphasizes the natural occurrence of the unexpected
    Example

    他居然通过了考试。

    tā jū rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

    He unexpectedly passed the exam.

  • 16 必然 bì rán — inevitable HSK 5
    • 必 must, necessarily; contributes the sense of certainty
    • 然 so, thus; functions as a nominalizing suffix creating the noun form
    Example

    这是历史发展的必然结果。

    zhè shì lì shǐ fā zhǎn de bì rán jié guǒ

    This is the inevitable result of historical development.

  • 17 显然 xiǎn rán — obviously HSK 5
    • 显 clear, apparent, evident
    • 然 adverbial suffix meaning '-ly'
    Example

    他显然不知道真相。

    tā xiǎn rán bù zhī dào zhēn xiàng

    He obviously doesn't know the truth.

  • 18 果然 guǒ rán — as expected HSK 5
    • 果 result, outcome
    • 然 so, thus (affirmative suffix)
    Example

    他说会下雨，果然下雨了。

    tā shuō huì xià yǔ guǒ rán xià yǔ le

    He said it would rain, and sure enough it did.

  • 19 要不然 yào bù rán — otherwise HSK 5
    • 要 introduces a conditional sense, 'if one needs/wants'
    • 不 negation, 'not'
    • 然 so, thus; completes 'if not so' meaning
    Example

    快点走吧，要不然会迟到的。

    kuài diǎn zǒu ba yào bù rán huì chí dào de

    Hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.

  • 20 天然 tiān rán — natural HSK 6
    • 天 heaven, nature, representing the natural world
    • 然 state or manner suffix, indicating 'in that natural state'
    Example

    这是天然的矿泉水。

    zhè shì tiān rán de kuàng quán shuǐ

    This is natural mineral water.

  • 21 一目了然 yī mù liǎo rán — clear at a glance HSK 7
    • 一 one (indicating a single glance)
    • 目 eye, glance
    • 了 to understand, to comprehend
    • 然 so, thus (indicating the natural state)
    Example

    这张图表设计得很好，数据趋势一目了然。

    zhè zhāng tú biǎo shè jì de hěn hǎo shù jù qū shì yī mù liǎo rán

    This chart is well designed, the data trends are clear at a glance.

  • 22 不以为然 bù yǐ wéi rán — disapprove; object; take exception; not think so HSK 7
    • 不 not (negation)
    • 以 use; by means of; with
    • 为 consider as; regard as
    • 然 so; like that; correct; right
    Example

    他对我的建议不以为然。

    tā duì wǒ de jiàn yì bù yǐ wéi rán

    He disapproves of my suggestion.

  • 23 公然 gōng rán — openly, publicly, brazenly HSK 7
    • 公 public, open (to all)
    • 然 suffix forming adverbs (in that manner, -ly)
    Example

    他公然违反规定。

    tā gōng rán wéi fǎn guī dìng

    He openly violated the rules.

  • 24 哗然 huá rán — in an uproar HSK 7
    • 哗 noisy, clamorous sound of many voices
    • 然 suffix indicating a state or manner
    Example

    消息传出后，全场哗然。

    xiāo xi chuán chū hòu quán chǎng huá rán

    When the news spread, the whole venue was in an uproar.

  • 25 固然 gù rán — admittedly; it is true that; no doubt HSK 7
    • 固 firmly; certainly; indeed (emphasizes certainty)
    • 然 so; thus; right (affirmative particle forming concessive conjunction)
    Example

    钱固然重要，但健康更重要。

    qián gù rán zhòng yào dàn jiàn kāng gèng zhòng yào

    Money is admittedly important, but health is more important.

  • 26 坦然 tǎn rán — calm and composed HSK 7
    • 坦 open, frank, straightforward
    • 然 state or manner (suffix indicating natural quality)
    Example

    她坦然地承认了自己的错误。

    tā tǎn rán de chéng rèn le zì jǐ de cuò wù

    She calmly admitted her mistake.

  • 27 怡然自得 yí rán zì dé — content and at ease HSK 7
    • 怡 pleasant, joyful
    • 然 state or manner suffix
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 得 to obtain, to gain satisfaction
    Example

    老人坐在公园里看书，显得怡然自得。

    lǎo rén zuò zài gōng yuán lǐ kàn shū xiǎn de yí rán zì dé

    The old man sits reading in the park, appearing content and at ease.

  • 28 恍然大悟 huǎng rán dà wù — suddenly realize HSK 7
    • 恍 suddenly, in a flash
    • 然 manner suffix (indicates the way something happens)
    • 大 great, big (intensifies the realization)
    • 悟 understand, realize, awaken to
    Example

    听了他的解释后，我恍然大悟。

    tīng le tā de jiě shì hòu wǒ huǎng rán dà wù

    After hearing his explanation, I suddenly realized.

  • 29 截然不同 jié rán bù tóng — completely different HSK 7
    • 截 sharply, clearly (indicating a sharp distinction)
    • 然 manner suffix (forms adverb emphasizing the state)
    • 不 not (negation particle)
    • 同 same, similar (the concept being negated)
    Example

    双胞胎的性格截然不同。

    shuāng bāo tāi de xìng gé jié rán bù tóng

    The twins' personalities are completely different.

  • 30 断然 duàn rán — resolutely HSK 7
    • 断 decisive, absolute, cutting off
    • 然 manner suffix (forming an adverb)
    Example

    他断然拒绝了这个提议。

    tā duàn rán jù jué le zhè ge tí yì

    He resolutely rejected this proposal.

  • 31 毅然 yì rán — resolutely HSK 7
    • 毅 resolute, firm determination
    • 然 manner suffix indicating 'in that way'
    Example

    他毅然决定辞职创业。

    tā yì rán jué dìng cí zhí chuàng yè

    He resolutely decided to resign and start a business.

  • 32 漠然 mò rán — indifferent HSK 7
    • 漠 desert-like, barren; conveys emotional emptiness and coldness
    • 然 in such a manner; forms an adjective indicating a state
    Example

    她对周围发生的一切都很漠然。

    tā duì zhōu wéi fā shēng de yī qiè dōu hěn mò rán

    She is indifferent to everything happening around her.

  • 33 焕然一新 huàn rán yī xīn — to take on a completely new look, brand new HSK 7
    • 焕 brilliant, radiant (conveying brightness and vitality)
    • 然 suffix indicating state or manner
    • 一 completely, entirely (emphasizing totality)
    • 新 new, fresh
    Example

    经过装修，这座老房子焕然一新。

    jīng guò zhuāng xiū zhè zuò lǎo fáng zi huàn rán yī xīn

    After renovation, this old house took on a completely new look.

  • 34 猛然 měng rán — suddenly HSK 7
    • 猛 fierce, sudden, abrupt
    • 然 suffix forming adverbs of manner
    Example

    他猛然站起来，吓了我一跳。

    tā měng rán zhàn qǐ lái xià le wǒ yí tiào

    He suddenly stood up and startled me.

  • 35 理所当然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán — naturally; as a matter of course; it stands to reason HSK 7
    • 理 reason, principle, logic
    • 所 that which (grammatical particle connecting elements)
    • 当 should, ought to, appropriate
    • 然 so, thus, in that way (natural state)
    Example

    父母关心孩子是理所当然的事。

    fù mǔ guān xīn hái zi shì lǐ suǒ dāng rán de shì

    Parents caring for their children is a matter of course.

  • 36 纵然 zòng rán — even if HSK 7
    • 纵 even, grant (sets up concessive relationship)
    • 然 so, being in that state (confirms the condition)
    Example

    纵然困难重重，我们也要坚持下去。

    zòng rán kùn nán chóng chóng wǒ men yě yào jiān chí xià qù

    Even if difficulties are numerous, we must persist.

  • 37 自然界 zì rán jiè — natural world HSK 7
    • 自 self, natural (forms 'natural' with 然)
    • 然 so, thus (completes 'natural' with 自)
    • 界 world, realm, sphere
    Example

    自然界中有很多神奇的现象。

    zì rán jiè zhōng yǒu hěn duō shén qí de xiàn xiàng

    There are many miraculous phenomena in the natural world.

  • 38 自然而然 zì rán ér rán — naturally; as a matter of course HSK 7
    • 自 self; from within
    • 然 so; in that way (first occurrence)
    • 而 and; connecting particle
    • 然 so; in that way (reinforcing repetition)
    Example

    时间长了，两个人自然而然就成了好朋友。

    shí jiān cháng le liǎng gè rén zì rán ér rán jiù chéng le hǎo péng you

    Over time, the two naturally became good friends.

  • 39 茫然 máng rán — bewildered, at a loss HSK 7
    • 茫 vast, vague, unclear (describes the unclear mental state)
    • 然 in such a manner (suffix forming adjective/adverb)
    Example

    他茫然地看着周围，不知道发生了什么。

    tā máng rán de kàn zhe zhōu wéi bù zhī dào fā shēng le shén me

    He looked around bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

  • 40 赫然 hè rán — strikingly HSK 7
    • 赫 brilliant, impressive
    • 然 manner suffix (forms adverb)
    Example

    他的名字赫然出现在名单上。

    tā de míng zi hè rán chū xiàn zài míng dān shàng

    His name appeared strikingly on the list.

  • 41 顺其自然 shùn qí zì rán — let nature take its course HSK 7
    • 顺 follow, go along with
    • 其 it, its (referring to the situation)
    • 自 self, naturally (part of 自然)
    • 然 so, thus (completes 自然 meaning 'nature')
    Example

    他决定顺其自然，不再强求。

    tā jué dìng shùn qí zì rán bù zài qiáng qiú

    He decided to let nature take its course and stop forcing things.

  • 42 骤然 zhòu rán — suddenly HSK 7
    • 骤 sudden, abrupt
    • 然 adverbial suffix (in that manner)
    Example

    天气骤然变冷了。

    tiān qì zhòu rán biàn lěng le

    The weather suddenly turned cold.

气 qì — gas

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  • 6 气候 qì hòu — climate HSK 4
    • 气 air, atmospheric conditions
    • 候 time, seasonal patterns
    Example

    这个地区的气候很温和。

    zhè ge dì qū de qì hòu hěn wēn hé

    The climate of this region is very mild.

  • 7 气温 qì wēn — air temperature HSK 4
    • 气 air, atmosphere
    • 温 temperature, warmth
    Example

    今天的气温很高。

    jīn tiān de qì wēn hěn gāo

    Today's air temperature is very high.

  • 8 空气 kōng qì — air HSK 4
    • 空 empty space, sky
    • 气 gas, breath
    Example

    这里的空气很新鲜。

    zhè lǐ de kōng qì hěn xīn xiān

    The air here is very fresh.

  • 9 脾气 pí qì — temper HSK 4
    • 脾 spleen; represents the organ associated with temperament in traditional Chinese medicine
    • 气 qi/energy; represents the emotional energy or spirit aspect of temperament
    Example

    他脾气很好，从不发火。

    tā pí qì hěn hǎo cóng bù fā huǒ

    He has a good temper and never gets angry.

  • 10 勇气 yǒng qì — courage HSK 5
    • 勇 brave, courageous
    • 气 spirit, inner strength
    Example

    他有勇气面对困难。

    tā yǒu yǒng qì miàn duì kùn nán

    He has the courage to face difficulties.

  • 11 气球 qì qiú — balloon HSK 5
    • 气 air, gas (the substance filling the balloon)
    • 球 ball, sphere (the round shape)
    Example

    孩子们喜欢玩气球。

    hái zi men xǐ huan wán qì qiú

    Children like to play with balloons.

  • 12 语气 yǔ qì — tone HSK 5
    • 语 speech, language
    • 气 manner, quality
    Example

    请注意你的语气！

    qǐng zhù yì nǐ de yǔ qì

    Please watch your tone!

  • 13 运气 yùn qi — luck HSK 5
    Example

    他今天运气真好。

    tā jīn tiān yùn qi zhēn hǎo

    He has really good luck today.

  • 14 一口气 yì kǒu qì — in one breath; at one stretch; without stopping HSK 6
    • 一 one
    • 口 mouth; mouthful
    • 气 breath; air
    Example

    我一口气读完了这本书。

    wǒ yì kǒu qì dú wán le zhè běn shū

    I read this book in one sitting.

  • 15 名气 míng qì — fame HSK 6
    • 名 name, reputation
    • 气 aura, atmosphere (of reputation)
    Example

    这家餐厅名气很大。

    zhè jiā cān tīng míng qì hěn dà

    This restaurant is very famous.

  • 16 小气 xiǎo qi — stingy HSK 6
    • 小 small, petty
    • 气 disposition, temperament
    Example

    他很小气，从不请朋友吃饭。

    tā hěn xiǎo qi cóng bù qǐng péng you chī fàn

    He's very stingy, never treats friends to meals.

  • 17 暖气 nuǎn qì — heating HSK 6
    • 暖 warm, warmth, heat
    • 气 air, gas, steam
    Example

    北方的冬天很冷，家家户户都开暖气。

    běi fāng de dōng tiān hěn lěng jiā jiā hù hù dōu kāi nuǎn qì

    In the north, winters are very cold, so every household turns on the heating.

  • 18 气体 qì tǐ — gas HSK 6
    • 气 gas, air, vapor
    • 体 body, form, state
    Example

    氧气是一种重要的气体。

    yǎng qì shì yī zhǒng zhòng yào de qì tǐ

    Oxygen is an important gas.

  • 19 气味 qì wèi — smell HSK 6
    • 气 air, vapor (the gaseous quality)
    • 味 taste, flavor (the sensory quality)
    Example

    我喜欢咖啡的气味。

    wǒ xǐ huan kā fēi de qì wèi

    I like the smell of coffee.

  • 20 气氛 qì fēn — atmosphere HSK 6
    • 气 air, atmosphere (the pervading quality)
    • 氛 atmosphere (reinforces the pervasive ambiance)
    Example

    今天的气氛很轻松。

    jīn tiān de qì fēn hěn qīng sōng

    The atmosphere today is very relaxed.

  • 21 气质 qì zhì — temperament HSK 6
    • 气 spirit, aura, vital energy
    • 质 essence, nature, quality
    Example

    她的气质很优雅。

    tā de qì zhì hěn yōu yǎ

    She has an elegant temperament.

  • 22 氧气 yǎng qì — oxygen HSK 6
    • 氧 oxygen (the chemical element)
    • 气 gas (indicating the gaseous state)
    Example

    人类需要氧气才能生存。

    rén lèi xū yào yǎng qì cái néng shēng cún

    Humans need oxygen to survive.

  • 23 淘气 táo qì — mischievous HSK 6
    • 淘 stir up trouble, cause mischief
    • 气 temperament, disposition, nature
    Example

    她的儿子很淘气，经常让老师头疼。

    tā de ér zi hěn táo qì jīng cháng ràng lǎo shī tóu téng

    Her son is very mischievous and often gives the teacher headaches.

  • 24 一鼓作气 yì gǔ zuò qì — to accomplish in one vigorous effort HSK 7
    • 一 one, first
    • 鼓 drum
    • 作 to rouse, to stir up
    • 气 spirit, morale, energy
    Example

    他一鼓作气跑完了全程马拉松。

    tā yì gǔ zuò qì pǎo wán le quán chéng mǎ lā sōng

    He completed the entire marathon in one vigorous effort.

  • 25 不景气 bù jǐng qì — depressed HSK 7
    • 不 not (negation)
    • 景 prosperity, economic conditions
    • 气 vitality, atmosphere
    Example

    今年经济不景气，很多公司倒闭了。

    jīn nián jīng jì bù jǐng qì hěn duō gōng sī dǎo bì le

    This year the economy is depressed, and many companies have gone bankrupt.

  • 26 争气 zhēng qì — to try to bring credit to HSK 7
    • 争 to strive, to争取
    • 气 spirit, honor, face
    Example

    你要争气，不要让父母失望。

    nǐ yào zhēng qì bù yào ràng fù mǔ shī wàng

    You need to work hard to bring honor and not disappoint your parents.

  • 27 人气 rén qì — popularity HSK 7
    • 人 people, public
    • 气 energy, atmosphere, appeal
    Example

    这位歌手的人气很高。

    zhè wèi gē shǒu de rén qì hěn gāo

    This singer's popularity is very high.

  • 28 冷气 lěng qì — air conditioning HSK 7
    Example

    夏天太热了，我们需要开冷气。

    xià tiān tài rè le wǒ men xū yào kāi lěng qì

    Summer is too hot, we need to turn on the air conditioning.

  • 29 口气 kǒu qì — tone (of voice) HSK 7
    • 口 mouth; oral
    • 气 air; breath; manner
    Example

    你说话的口气太不客气了。

    nǐ shuō huà de kǒu qì tài bù kè qi le

    Your tone of speaking is too impolite.

  • 30 叹气 tàn qì — to sigh HSK 7
    • 叹 to sigh, to exhale with emotion
    • 气 breath, air
    Example

    妈妈看到乱七八糟的房间，忍不住叹气。

    mā ma kàn dào luàn qī bā zāo de fáng jiān rěn bu zhù tàn qì

    Mom couldn't help but sigh when she saw the messy room.

  • 31 和气 hé qi — amiable HSK 7
    • 和 harmony, peace
    • 气 manner, disposition
    Example

    他说话总是很和气。

    tā shuō huà zǒng shì hěn hé qi

    He always speaks in an amiable manner.

  • 32 垂头丧气 chuí tóu sàng qì — dejected and discouraged HSK 7
    • 垂 to hang down, droop
    • 头 head
    • 丧 to lose, to be deprived of
    • 气 spirit, energy, morale
    Example

    考试没考好，他垂头丧气地回家了。

    kǎo shì méi kǎo hǎo tā chuí tóu sàng qì de huí jiā le

    He didn't do well on the exam, so he went home dejected and discouraged.

  • 33 士气 shì qì — morale HSK 7
    • 士 soldier, warrior, person in a group
    • 气 spirit, energy, morale
    Example

    这场胜利大大提高了士气。

    zhè chǎng shèng lì dà dà tí gāo le shì qì

    This victory greatly boosted morale.

  • 34 大气 dà qì — atmosphere HSK 7
    • 大 great, big
    • 气 spirit, bearing, manner
    Example

    地球的大气保护我们免受太阳辐射。

    dì qiú de dà qì bǎo hù wǒ men miǎn shòu tài yáng fú shè

    The Earth's atmosphere protects us from solar radiation.

  • 35 娇气 jiāo qì — delicate and spoiled HSK 7
    • 娇 delicate, pampered, tender
    • 气 temperament, manner, disposition
    Example

    这个孩子太娇气了，一点苦都吃不了。

    zhè ge hái zi tài jiāo qì le yì diǎn kǔ dōu chī bu liǎo

    This child is too delicate and spoiled, can't endure any hardship at all.

  • 36 尾气 wěi qì — exhaust gas HSK 7
    • 尾 tail, rear, end
    • 气 gas, fumes, air
    Example

    汽车尾气污染空气。

    qì chē wěi qì wū rǎn kōng qì

    Car exhaust pollutes the air.

  • 37 志气 zhì qì — ambition HSK 7
    • 志 will, aspiration
    • 气 spirit, vigor
    Example

    他很有志气，一定要考上大学。

    tā hěn yǒu zhì qì yí dìng yào kǎo shàng dà xué

    He has great ambition and is determined to get into university.

  • 38 怨气 yuàn qì — resentment HSK 7
    • 怨 resentment, complaint, grudge
    • 气 air, energy, atmosphere (transforms the emotion into a tangible feeling)
    Example

    她对公司的决定有很多怨气。

    tā duì gōng sī de jué dìng yǒu hěn duō yuàn qì

    She has a lot of resentment about the company's decision.

  • 39 服气 fú qì — to be convinced, to admit defeat HSK 7
    • 服 to submit, to accept
    • 气 resentment, inner feelings
    Example

    看到他的实力，大家都服气了。

    kàn dào tā de shí lì dà jiā dōu fú qì le

    Seeing his ability, everyone was convinced.

  • 40 朝气蓬勃 zhāo qì péng bó — full of vigor and vitality HSK 7
    • 朝 morning; represents freshness and youthful energy
    • 气 spirit, energy, vitality
    • 蓬 flourishing, lush growth
    • 勃 vigorous, thriving, bursting forth
    Example

    这些年轻人朝气蓬勃，充满了对未来的希望。

    zhè xiē nián qīng rén zhāo qì péng bó chōng mǎn le duì wèi lái de xī wàng

    These young people are full of vigor and vitality, filled with hope for the future.

  • 41 正气 zhèng qì — righteousness HSK 7
    • 正 upright, righteous, proper
    • 气 spirit, vital energy, moral character
    Example

    他身上有一股正气，让人敬佩。

    tā shēn shang yǒu yì gǔ zhèng qì ràng rén jìng pèi

    He has an air of righteousness that commands respect.

  • 42 气势 qì shì — imposing manner, momentum, aura HSK 7
    • 气 spirit, energy, vital force, manner
    • 势 power, force, momentum, tendency
    Example

    演讲者的气势震撼了全场。

    yǎn jiǎng zhě de qì shì zhèn hàn le quán chǎng

    The speaker's imposing manner captivated the entire audience.

  • 43 气压 qì yā — air pressure HSK 7
    • 气 air, gas, atmosphere
    • 压 pressure
    Example

    今天的气压很低，可能要下雨了。

    jīn tiān de qì yā hěn dī kě néng yào xià yǔ le

    Today's air pressure is very low, it might rain.

  • 44 气息 qì xī — breath, aura, atmosphere HSK 7
    • 气 air, breath (the fundamental element)
    • 息 breathing, breath (the action or subtle presence)
    Example

    我能感觉到春天的气息。

    wǒ néng gǎn jué dào chūn tiān de qì xī

    I can feel the breath of spring.

  • 45 气愤 qì fèn — indignant HSK 7
    • 气 anger, emotional energy
    • 愤 indignant, resentful
    Example

    他对这种不公平的待遇感到很气愤。

    tā duì zhè zhǒng bù gōng píng de dài yù gǎn dào hěn qì fèn

    He feels very indignant about this unfair treatment.

  • 46 气泡 qì pào — bubble HSK 7
    • 气 air, gas
    • 泡 bubble, foam
    Example

    水里有很多气泡。

    shuǐ lǐ yǒu hěn duō qì pào

    There are many bubbles in the water.

  • 47 气派 qì pài — imposing manner HSK 7
    • 气 manner, bearing, air
    • 派 style, manner, appearance
    Example

    这家酒店气派十足。

    zhè jiā jiǔ diàn qì pài shí zú

    This hotel is very imposing.

  • 48 气流 qì liú — airflow HSK 7
    • 气 air, gas
    • 流 flow, current
    Example

    飞机在气流中颠簸。

    fēi jī zài qì liú zhōng diān bǒ

    The airplane bumped in the airflow.

  • 49 气管 qì guǎn — trachea HSK 7
    • 气 air, breath
    • 管 tube, pipe
    Example

    吸烟会损害气管。

    xī yān huì sǔn hài qì guǎn

    Smoking damages the trachea.

  • 50 气色 qì sè — complexion HSK 7
    • 气 vital energy, health status
    • 色 color, appearance
    Example

    你今天气色很好。

    nǐ jīn tiān qì sè hěn hǎo

    You look well today.

  • 51 气象 qì xiàng — meteorology HSK 7
    • 气 atmosphere, air
    • 象 phenomena, signs
    Example

    他在气象局工作。

    tā zài qì xiàng jú gōng zuò

    He works at the meteorological bureau.

  • 52 气馁 qì něi — discouraged HSK 7
    • 气 spirit, morale
    • 馁 dejected, dispirited
    Example

    遇到困难不要气馁。

    yù dào kùn nán bú yào qì něi

    Don't get discouraged when facing difficulties.

  • 53 气魄 qì pò — boldness; spirit; mettle HSK 7
    • 气 spirit; vital energy; vigor
    • 魄 boldness; courage; daring spirit
    Example

    这位将军有非凡的气魄。

    zhè wèi jiāng jūn yǒu fēi fán de qì pò

    This general has extraordinary mettle.

  • 54 泄气 xiè qì — to feel discouraged HSK 7
    • 泄 to leak out, to let escape
    • 气 spirit, morale, vigor
    Example

    别泄气，你一定能成功。

    bié xiè qì nǐ yí dìng néng chéng gōng

    Don't feel discouraged, you can definitely succeed.

  • 55 煤气 méi qì — gas, coal gas HSK 7
    • 煤 coal (source material)
    • 气 gas (state of matter)
    Example

    我们家用煤气做饭。

    wǒ men jiā yòng méi qì zuò fàn

    Our family uses gas for cooking.

  • 56 燃气 rán qì — gas (fuel) HSK 7
    • 燃 burning, combustible
    • 气 gas
    Example

    使用燃气时要注意安全。

    shǐ yòng rán qì shí yào zhù yì ān quán

    When using gas, pay attention to safety.

  • 57 理直气壮 lǐ zhí qì zhuàng — justified and confident HSK 7
    • 理 reason, being right, justified
    • 直 straight, upright, righteous
    • 气 spirit, manner, bearing
    • 壮 strong, robust, bold
    Example

    他理直气壮地反驳了对方的指责。

    tā lǐ zhí qì zhuàng de fǎn bó le duì fāng de zhǐ zé

    He confidently refuted the other party's accusations.

  • 58 盛气凌人 shèng qì líng rén — arrogant and overbearing HSK 7
    • 盛 abundant, excessive (attitude)
    • 气 manner, bearing, spirit
    • 凌 to tower over, to dominate
    • 人 people, others
    Example

    他说话总是盛气凌人，让人很不舒服。

    tā shuō huà zǒng shì shèng qì líng rén ràng rén hěn bù shū fu

    He always speaks in an overbearing manner, making people very uncomfortable.

  • 59 神气 shén qì — proud; cocky; arrogant HSK 7
    • 神 spirit; manner; bearing
    • 气 air; bearing; appearance
    Example

    他考了第一名，走路都神气起来了。

    tā kǎo le dì yī míng zǒu lù dōu shén qì qǐ lái le

    He got first place and now walks around all cocky.

  • 60 福气 fú qì — good fortune HSK 7
    • 福 blessing, good fortune
    • 气 quality, aura (of having fortune)
    Example

    她真是个有福气的人。

    tā zhēn shì ge yǒu fú qì de rén

    She is truly a fortunate person.

  • 61 节气 jié qì — solar term HSK 7
    • 节 division, period (marking a segment of time)
    • 气 climate, weather (atmospheric conditions)
    Example

    立春是二十四节气中的第一个节气。

    Lì chūn shì èr shí sì jié qì zhōng de dì yī gè jié qì

    Lichun is the first of the twenty-four solar terms.

  • 62 透气 tòu qì — to ventilate, breathable HSK 7
    • 透 to penetrate through, to pass through
    • 气 air, breath
    Example

    这双鞋很透气，夏天穿很舒服。

    zhè shuāng xié hěn tòu qì xià tiān chuān hěn shū fu

    These shoes are very breathable, very comfortable to wear in summer.

  • 63 风气 fēng qì — atmosphere HSK 7
    • 风 style, trend, prevailing manner
    • 气 atmosphere, spirit, climate
    Example

    这个学校的学习风气很好。

    zhè ge xué xiào de xué xí fēng qì hěn hǎo

    The study atmosphere at this school is very good.

  • 64 骨气 gǔ qì — integrity, backbone, strength of character HSK 7
    • 骨 bone; represents the core foundation and inner strength of character
    • 气 spirit, temperament; represents the outward manifestation of inner moral strength
    Example

    他是一个有骨气的人，从不屈服于压力。

    tā shì yí gè yǒu gǔ qì de rén cóng bù qū fú yú yā lì

    He is a person with integrity, never yielding to pressure.

Structure & writing
1 天 tiān — sky
天 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
关 guān to close; to shut
HSK 6
吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing

consists of

1.1 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
1.2 大 dà — large; great (in volume, area, quantity, force, intensity, etc.; opposite of 小)
Xpinyin
大 is a component in 34 characters
HSK 1
天 tiān sky 太 tài high; great
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 奇 qí rare; special; extraordinary
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something) 庆 qìng to congratulate; to celebrate 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑")
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达 dá to go through; to reach
HSK 5
奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 衡 héng steelyard beam; weighing instrument such as a scale or balance
HSK 6
央 yāng to entreat; to beg 夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate 夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 奔 bēn to run; to rush 尖 jiān tip or pointed end of an object
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牵 qiān to lead or pull along
HSK 7
夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 夷 yí flat; peaceful 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 奚 xī slave (in ancient times) 奠 diàn to offer sacrifices to the deceased as a tribute
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奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 攀 pān to climb by gripping something 爽 shuǎng bright and clear 犬 quǎn dog 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 驮 tuó to carry on the back (of an animal)

Stroke order

2 然 rán — (lit.) correct; right
然 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 5
燃 rán to burn; to be on fire

consists of

2.1 ⺼ — flesh/meat radical, representing body tissue or muscle
⺼ is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
能 néng ability; talent; skill 脑 nǎo brain (the main part of the nervous system, located in the cranial cavity, comprising cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, etc.)
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
育 yù to give birth to 胖 pàng fat, overweight (opposite of 瘦) 脏 zàng internal organs of the body 脚 jiǎo foot (of a person or animal) 脸 liǎn face (front of the head, from forehead to chin)
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腿 tuǐ leg (of a person or animal)
HSK 4
肚 dù belly; abdomen 肤 fū skin, the outer surface of the human body 肯 kěn meat attached to bone; key or vital part 背 bèi back (of the upper body, opposite the chest and abdomen) 胳 gē arm (used in "胳膊" "胳臂"), the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the wrist
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脱 tuō to come off; to fall away 脾 pí spleen (internal organ) 膊 bo 膏 gāo fat; grease; oil
HSK 5
捐 juān to abandon; to give up 肌 jī muscle; tissue composed of muscle fibers capable of contraction 肖 xiào to resemble, to look like 肥 féi fat; containing much fat (opposite of 'lean'; generally not used for people except in 肥胖, 减肥) 胁 xié the side of the body between the armpit and the waist
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胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum) 胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile 胜 shèng to defeat an opponent or enemy 胡 hú ancient general term for northern and western ethnic peoples 腰 yāo waist; the middle part of the body between the hips and ribs 膀 bǎng upper arm connected to the shoulder
HSK 6
肝 gān liver (digestive organ in humans and higher animals) 肠 cháng intestine (digestive organ connecting stomach to anus, divided into small and large intestine) 股 gǔ thigh (from hip to knee) 肩 jiān shoulder, the part of the body between the neck and arm 肪 fáng fat (as in 脂肪): organic compound formed from fatty acids and glycerol, stored in animal and plant tissue as an energy source
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肺 fèi lung (respiratory organ) 肿 zhǒng to swell (of skin, mucous membrane, muscle, etc. due to circulatory obstruction, inflammation, suppuration, or internal bleeding) 胞 bāo placenta and fetal membranes 胶 jiāo glue or adhesive substance (made from animal hides, horns, or plant secretions, or synthetic) 胸 xiōng chest; the front of the torso between the neck and abdomen 脂 zhī fat or oil from animal tissue or oil-bearing plant seeds 脆 cuì brittle; easily broken (opposite of "韧") 脖 bó neck (the part connecting head and torso) 腔 qiāng hollow or organ-containing cavity inside an animal's body 臂 bì arm 骨 gǔ bone, the hard tissue supporting the body in humans and vertebrates
HSK 7
婿 xù husband 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 肢 zhī limb (arm or leg of a person, or leg of certain animals) 胀 zhàng to swell, expand in volume (opposite of 缩)
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胎 tāi fetus; embryo in the womb of a human or other mammal 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 脉 mài blood vessel 腆 tiǎn (lit.) abundant; plentiful 腊 là ancient winter sacrifice to the gods held in the 12th lunar month 腕 wàn wrist; ankle 腥 xīng raw meat; meat and fish foods 腹 fù abdomen; belly 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 腼 miǎn shy and awkward; see 腼腆 膛 táng body cavity 膜 mó membrane (thin tissue in humans, animals, and plants) 膝 xī knee, the front part connecting the thigh and lower leg, containing a joint 膨 péng to expand in volume; to swell 膳 shàn meal; food 臀 tún buttocks 藤 téng plant name: ① wisteria (紫藤), a climbing plant with purple flowers, commonly called 藤萝; ② rattan (白藤), an evergreen woody plant with long, flexible yet tough stems used for weaving chairs, baskets, and boxes, commonly called 藤子; ③ gamboge tree (藤黄), an evergreen tree with round fruit and yellow resin used as a pigment, but toxic and not for coloring food 豚 tún piglet; pig in general
2.2 犬 quǎn — dog
犬 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 获 huò to capture; to seize 默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)
HSK 5
器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 状 zhuàng shape; form; state 献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly 臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)
HSK 7
伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 狱 yù prison; jail 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 飙 biāo (lit.) violent windstorm
2.3 灬 huǒ — fire radical
灬 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet 热 rè hot; high in temperature (opposite of 'cold')
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
照 zhào (of light) shine on an object 熊 xióng bear (large mammal with short tail, thick limbs, and hooked claws) 糕 gāo cake or pastry made from rice flour or wheat flour, e.g. 年糕, 蜂糕, 蛋糕
HSK 4
熟 shú ripe (of fruit or crops, opposite of '生')
HSK 5
烈 liè intense, strong, powerful (of concentration, force, momentum, etc.) 煮 zhǔ to boil or cook (food) in water over heat 熬 áo to cook grain etc. in water into a paste or porridge
HSK 6
杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle)
HSK 7
烹 pēng cooking method: stir briefly in hot oil, then add soy sauce and seasonings, and dish up immediately 煎 jiān to pan-fry (cook in a small amount of oil until surface is browned) 熙 xī (lit.) bright, radiant 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 蒸 zhēng to evaporate; (of liquid) to heat up and rise as vapor
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遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure

Stroke order

3 气 qì — gas; a substance with no fixed shape or volume that spreads freely
气 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 3
汽 qì gas or vapor formed by heating a liquid or certain solids
HSK 6
氛 fēn atmosphere; aura 氧 yǎng oxygen (chemical element, symbol O, atomic number 8)

气 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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